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Executive/ Career Coaching

Get Contempus Leadership founder Dan Freehling and team in your corner as you lead your organization or search for your next challenge. Dan loves working 1:1 with clients and offers you virtually unlimited access. It’s pretty unheard of.

$995/month or success-based fee.
Leadership Development

Our team works with some of the biggest names in social impact to modernize their leadership development offerings, advise on selection for their most prestigious fellowship programs, and grow their high-potential rising talent.

Customized pricing.
Organizational Development

We conduct organizational effectiveness assessments, facilitates strategic planning processes and team retreats, and consults on your most pressing management challenges.

Customized pricing.
Keynote Speaking

Informed, engaging content for visionary leaders. Book Dan and team to inspire and educate your attendees on forward-looking leadership, modern career design, and all things leadership, career, and organizational development.

Customized Pricing

All prices subject to change without notice.

Hear From Our Clients…

"Are you looking for a fantastic executive coach who blends amazing listening skills with practical suggestions and exemplary analysis? Well, look no further. Dan is thoughtful, experienced, empathetic, knowledgeable and wise...He’s the kind of person who has an innate gift for knowing how best to support his clients in that moment. I firmly believe that, if every executive had a coach like Dan in their corner, the world would be a different place. I can’t recommend him enough!"

-Dan, Healthcare Executive
"Simply put, Dan is incredible. He was a game changer for me as I searched for a new role, and importantly, as I grappled with my value and leadership in the social impact sphere. His clear, pragmatic but deeply kind approach, backed up by extensive industry expertise and research, allowed us to work together efficiently and productively...I'm thrilled to say I landed a great VP role with Dan's support and expertise, and will likely reengage him as a coach once I settle in. Highly recommend!"

-Anna, Vice President of Development
"Dan has been instrumental in helping me identify key strategies, tactics, and goals as I explored a career shift. From helping me recognize my strengths to coaching me before interviews and equipping me with leadership tools, his support was invaluable. With his guidance, I was able to land a new role, and I'm now exploring ways to continue working with him to strengthen my leadership skills even further. Dan coaches with a kind and intentional demeanor that harmonizes beautifully with his deep expertise."

-Alicia, Director of Community Outreach & Engagement
"Working with Dan was a complete game-changer for me. I can honestly say I would not have landed my new role or approached the search with the same confidence, clarity, and excitement without him. ...In our time together, I rebuilt a confidence that had taken some hits and left every conversation feeling more focused, more energized, and more ready for what was ahead...I am beyond grateful for his support and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone ready to take that next big step in their career journey."

-Vicky, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships
"Dan's coaching has been nothing short of transformational...He and I clicked immediately as he is patient, kind, incredibly well-read, and very sharp...It's hard to express how valuable this work together has been. It has unlocked capability I didn't know I had and helped me face fears and reservations that I've been holding onto for a long time...Put simply, he helped me realize a childhood dream, a profound, almost incalculable value."

-Spencer, Founder & CEO
"Coaching with Dan has been the number one most insightful and rewarding experience for my professional development. Dan has a genuine interest in your success and excels at helping navigate complex situations with the utmost professionalism and expertise...He continuously goes above and beyond for his clients, which is why any individual would be lucky to have him as their coach."

-Vanessa, Senior Instructional Designer
"Ultimately, working with Dan gave me the confidence and the tools to make the strategic choices that have allowed me to pursue new interests, gain significant responsibility in my new organization, and advocate for myself in a work environment. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Dan, and I cannot recommend his coaching enough--anyone would be lucky to have him in their corner!"

-Molly, Management Consultant
"Working with Dan as my coach this past year has been incredibly impactful. He helped bring clarity and purpose to the topics we discuss, while also ensuring I feel empowered to make important choices for myself. He allows me to embark on important journeys of self discovery and challenges me to consider alternate lenses when examining a topic. Our work together has been truly transformational."

-Zeyna, Executive Coach
"Dan is a fantastic coach. He takes his time to really get to know you as a person and a professional. He is an avid listener and asks insightful and specific questions that push you to really think about the goals that you have for yourself in both life and in your career...I am in a much better place in regards to where I am professionally due to the work that I did with Dan and will be forever grateful."

-Dana, Middle School Principal